UAE employers must report domestic workers’ unexplained absence within five days

Abu Dhabi: The UAE Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE) has clarified what employers should do if a domestic worker is absent and the employer is unaware of the worker’s location and unable to contact them.In such cases, the employer must submit a Domestic Worker Absconding Report within five days of the worker’s unexplained absence, according to MOHRE. The Ministry said the report should be submitted through its approved channels.Employers can use the MOHRE UAE smart app or the Ministry’s website, mohre.gov.ae.MOHRE said employers can visit the Ministry’s website to learn more about the application process and available channels.